Search Details

Word: discernibly (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first (reverse)


Usage:

...described and explained from without. Subjective writing is very effective for that limited number of individuals who react to external stimuli in the same way that the author or his characters do. However it seems likely that in future ages it will be increasingly difficult for the reader to discern the melody in the chaos of images flitting across the character's brain. It must be admitted that Mr. Peterson does not attempt to exalt this introspective dreamlike poetry of Aiken's, but takes it as an excellent example of important trends in modern literature...

Author: By S. H. W., | Title: BOOKENDS | 5/12/1931 | See Source »

...sequent means whereby added power either in communication or interpretation may be systematically and permanently acquired. Teachers who have recognized this potency of a program in recurrent examinations may wisely question how the defence attitude which many classes have unconsciously set up may be effectively broken down. Teachers who discern the true function of education will stress the training that develops power to place ideas in their true perspective. When a passage is being read, the pupils will be taught to determine the central idea, to recognize the major supports of that central idea, to rate at their proper value...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: In the Graduate Schools | 2/3/1931 | See Source »

...relatives buried Agnes in their yard. Constantine, first Christian emperor, built a church over her grave. Pope Honorius repaired that church some 1300 years ago. Agnes as Saint became the patron of young girls. The eve of her Day (Jan. 21) many girls would resort to quaint magic to discern their future husbands...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: St. Agnes' Lambs | 2/2/1931 | See Source »

Some manufacturers thought so much of their surprises they would not divulge them in advance. But previewing newsgatherers could discern several distinct trends...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business & Finance: Crucial Motors | 1/5/1931 | See Source »

Suddenly an explosion dulled the storm's roar. A halo of flame swelled through the raindrenched night. For an instant the watching peasants could discern the shine of the R-101'S length, could see her nose plunged into the wooded side of a low hill. There was a second, a third explosion, a titanic blaze...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: AERONAUTICS: Patched Shoe | 10/13/1930 | See Source »

Previous | 116 | 117 | 118 | 119 | 120 | 121 | 122 | 123 | 124 | 125 | 126 | 127 | 128 | 129 | 130 | 131 | 132 | 133 | 134 | 135 | 136 | Next